University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Molecules and Condensed Matter - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1434: Q42.1

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

As explained on page 1409, only hydrogen has no residual electron cloud when it is singly ionized, because it is a single proton. This allows it to squeeze into the tight space between 2 atoms, polarizing them and binding them together.
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